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#EA2E4A — Vermilion

#EA2E4A is a mid-tone saturated red sitting at 351° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.

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Tints and shades of #EA2E4A

Color schemes using #EA2E4A

analogous

Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.

complementary

Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.

split complementary

A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.

triadic

Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.

tetradic

Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.

monochromatic

A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.

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#EA2E4A FAQ

What color is #EA2E4A?

#EA2E4A is a shade of vermilion in the red family. It has a hue of 351 degrees, 82% saturation and 55% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.

What is the RGB value of #EA2E4A?

#EA2E4A is rgb(234, 46, 74) in RGB, hsl(351, 82%, 55%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 80%, 68%, 8%) in CMYK.

Can I use white text on #EA2E4A?

White text on this background reaches 4.21:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.99:1.

What colors go well with #EA2E4A?

Its direct complement is #2EEACE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #2EEA70 and #2EA8EA gives you contrast without the vibration.